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Punch’s Picks: Oscars Edition

As the 84th annual Academy Awards approach, our deputy editor, Punch Hutton—with contributions from Lindsey Keenan and Bramble Trionfo—offers a daily dose of Oscars expertise, complete with tips and tricks to get you red-carpet-ready.

The Envelope, Please . . .

Host an at-home Oscar-viewing party and have all the guests cast their votes before the ceremony commences. Download *Vanity Fair'*s Academy Awards ballot and follow along this Sunday night to see if your predictions take home the gold.

Sure-Footed

Sue London’s supple leather travel flats are chic enough to wear out on the town and light enough to toss in your tote. Wearing them en route ensures minimal fuss in the security line and toasty toes on the plane.

Red-Carpet Radiant

Whether you’re anxious about high-definition television screens or you want to look as if you’ve spent the last month sleeping, head to Tracie Martyn’s luxe pop-up salon in West Hollywood. Stars from Brad Pitt and Kate Winslett to Rachel Weisz and Julianna Margulies are obsessed with Martyn’s Red-Carpet Facial, which incorporates powerful organic ingredients, a patented electric-current machine, and the latest in L.E.D. technology.

Call the New York office to schedule an appointment; 212-206-9333.

The Wheel Deal

You can pack for a week in T. Anthony’s large-wheeled luggage without looking like you’re moving away from home. The soft duffle-style top (it has a structured bottom) allows for overhead compartment storage, and the wheels make for easy maneuverability. It’s the ultimate in understated luxury.

Easy Rider

Southern Californians will soon know why New Yorkers are so obsessed with SoulCycle, the full-body indoor cycling workout. The company’s newest location opens in West Hollywood on February 10, just in time to get your body in shape for Oscar night. (You can burn up to 700 calories in one 45-minute class!)

The Envelope, Please . . .

Host an at-home Oscar-viewing party and have all the guests cast their votes before the ceremony commences. Download *Vanity Fair'*s Academy Awards ballot and follow along this Sunday night to see if your predictions take home the gold.

Sure-Footed

Sue London’s supple leather travel flats are chic enough to wear out on the town and light enough to toss in your tote. Wearing them en route ensures minimal fuss in the security line and toasty toes on the plane.

Red-Carpet Radiant

Whether you’re anxious about high-definition television screens or you want to look as if you’ve spent the last month sleeping, head to Tracie Martyn’s luxe pop-up salon in West Hollywood. Stars from Brad Pitt and Kate Winslett to Rachel Weisz and Julianna Margulies are obsessed with Martyn’s Red-Carpet Facial, which incorporates powerful organic ingredients, a patented electric-current machine, and the latest in L.E.D. technology.

Call the New York office to schedule an appointment; 212-206-9333.

Movie Buff

Still haven’t seen all nine Academy Award best-picture nominees? There’s still time! The day before the awards ceremony, AMC Theatres in New York, Chicago, and Los Angeles (among other cities) will host the Oscar Marathon Event—an all-day film festival that will screen the year’s standout movies.

Toast of the Town

Raise your glass to this year’s Oscar winners with Champagne Henriot’s Blanc de Blancs- the signature cuvee of the family owned French boutique champagne house whose cult following has been enjoying it for more than 2 centuries. Guests attending this year’s Vanity Fair Oscar party will also be toasting with this exquisite bubbly. (champagne-henriot.com)

Well Balanced

Whether your goal is a red-carpet-ready figure or you just want easy, convenient, perfectly prepared “good for you” food, Fresh Diet, a daily meal-delivery service, is a great solution. The company (with six kitchens, in New York, L.A., Miami, Chicago, and elsewhere) prepares five meals with local and organic ingredients that are tailored to your specific food preferences and weight-loss goals. (thefreshdiet.com)

Sweet Reward

Look closely: each hand-iced sugar cookie from Eleni’s Bakery, in New York, represents a best-picture nominee—George Clooney’s signature Hawaiian-print shirt from The Descendants, a daily Variety from The Artist, and a compass from Hugo. Perfect for Oscar-night entertaining.

DEAD RINGER

Shutter Bug

An upgrade from your typical point-and-shoot, the Olympus Pen Mini (E-PM1) is small enough to stash in your clutch. It even records H.D. video for capturing big-night moments. For more professional-grade images, additional lenses and flashes are available.

Cold Shoulder

This chic J. Mendel fox fur adds a dash of Old Hollywood glamour to any outfit. Whether you wear it with a gown on Oscar night or a favorite pair of jeans, you’re guaranteed to make a jaw-dropping entrance.

The Wheel Deal

You can pack for a week in T. Anthony’s large-wheeled luggage without looking like you’re moving away from home. The soft duffle-style top (it has a structured bottom) allows for overhead compartment storage, and the wheels make for easy maneuverability. It’s the ultimate in understated luxury.

Easy Rider

Southern Californians will soon know why New Yorkers are so obsessed with SoulCycle, the full-body indoor cycling workout. The company’s newest location opens in West Hollywood on February 10, just in time to get your body in shape for Oscar night. (You can burn up to 700 calories in one 45-minute class!)